Shortcut through the Deep Roads
⚪ Last updated 2017Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 57 Cheats and God Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update 19/01/2019
User dobenaruto made a Russian translation for this mod. You can find it here: http://modgames.net/load/1/da_gejmplej/skip_deep_roads/68-1-0-23697
Update 28/07/2017
- The player now receives the Smith's Heart amulet found in the Corrupted Spider Queen's lair
- Filda's quest will only advance to the point of having found Ruck if such quest was accepted to begin with.
(Thanks to member lozneo for pointing up these issues)
Description
This mod allows the Warden to skip a big chunk of the Deep Roads and jump to the lair of the broodmothers, as if he had actually made the whole trip. I made this for quick replays, on account of how long is the Orzammar quest already, even without the Deep Roads. I don't recommend it if this is your first time playing Origins.
To take the shortcut, enter Caridin's Cross and kill the ambushers. A little ahead on the road you will find a lone genlock. Talk to him and agree to be taken as "prisoner". If you kill him now, you will have to play the Deep Roads as usual (he only appears once).
After taking the shortcut, the state of the quests and party will be as follows:
-Reward of 15800 XP (this is my estimate of what one would get if killing all the enemies on the road, but may be too high or too low; if someone knows better, feel free to comment)
-Caridin's Cross, Ortan Thaig and the Dead Trenches are open in the map, in case one wants to visit them later.
-Branka's Journal has been read.
-Filda's quest: The Warden met Ruck, but didn't decide anything special about his fate.
-Orta's quest: The records from Ortan Thaig were found.
-Asunder quest: The Fade beast was assembled and released, for a reward of 25 gold coins. All codex received.
-Topsider quest: The pieces of the sword were returned, for the reward of the Topsider's sword. All codex received.
-Mage's Collective quest: The place of power in the Deep Roads has been activated.
-Drifter's Cache quest: The cache was found and all items taken (Effort's Gloves, Thorn of the Dead Gods and Ring of the Warrior). All codex received.
-Dead Caste quest: The Legion of the Dead armor set (except shield) and Dead Caste Insignia were taken. All codex received.
-Other codex entries received: Orzammar history 1 and 2, Shaper's life 2 and 3, Caridin's Journal, Gangue Shade, Stalata Negat (all codex), Load Limit, Black vials 3, the First Blight, Thorn of the Dead Gods.
-Other items received: Corrupted Spider Queen's loot (Silk Weave Gloves and Bloodline), Genlock Forge Master's loot (Forge Master's Hammer, Spear Thrower), Key of Bownammar.
Installation
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This mod for Dragon Age: Origins instantly transports the player from the Deep Roads entrance to the broodmother lair, skipping the lengthy dungeon crawl. With 1,704 endorsements and 41,113 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life cheat for players who want to bypass a tedious section. Last updated in 2017, it remains a straightforward convenience tool.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge time-saver for replays—skip the slog and get straight to the boss fight.
- Community-approved with 1,704 endorsements, so it's trusted by many players.
- Simple and effective: one action, no complicated setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or mods.
- Skips a significant chunk of content, so you'll miss out on loot and XP from the Deep Roads.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who are replaying the game and want to bypass the tedious Deep Roads section to get to the broodmother fight quickly. Also great for players who just want to experience the boss battle without the long dungeon crawl. Skip if you're a first-time player who wants the full experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to manually place the mod files in your Dragon Age: Origins 'override' folder—no mod manager needed.
- Use this mod only after you've already completed the Deep Roads once, so you don't miss out on the story.
- If you're using other mods that alter the Deep Roads area, test this mod early to ensure no conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- Taylor17387
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 41,113
- Endorsements
- 1,704
- Category
- Cheats and God Items
- Created
- 10/12/2016
- Updated
- 7/28/2017
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